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Now what? For some fans, when the World Cup ends, the emotional hangover begins

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 · July 21, 2026 · 4 min read

By Maria Santana, CNN New York (CNN) — For more than a month, life revolved around kickoff times. Calendars were rearranged. Meetings were moved. Lunch breaks became suspiciously long. Group chats operated around the clock, filled with memes, tactical analysis and predictions that aged poorly wit...

Why this matters in The El Paso

In El Paso, the conclusion of the World Cup means local watch parties and gatherings will come to an end, leaving a void in the community's social calendar. Fans who regularly met at bars and restaurants to cheer on their favorite teams will now have to find new ways to connect with fellow supporters. The city's diverse population, with strong ties to Mexico and other Latin American countries, was likely deeply invested in the tournament, making the emotional comedown even more pronounced. As fans adjust to life without the daily World Cup routine, local businesses that benefited from the increased foot traffic and sales may also feel the impact. The challenge now is for El Paso's community to find new ways to come together and replicate the sense of camaraderie and shared experience that the World Cup provided.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 4 min

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Now what? For some fans, when the World Cup ends, the emotional hangover begins

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